Question
Chen Hongwen has been suffering from recurring diarrhea, with a high white blood cell count and loose stools containing mucus. Currently, the white blood cell count is 100, with red blood cell counts ranging between 20-30, with intermittent symptoms. He has previously undergone enema treatment, but the symptoms have recurred upon returning home. How should one deal with the recurring diarrhea in children?
Answer
Recurring diarrhea in children can be caused by two main reasons: one is dyspepsia, which is usually due to improper diet or feeding, such as overeating, excessive intake of high-protein, high-fat, or indigestible foods, or too much consumption of (mixed foods) and cold foods, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and diarrhea; the other is gastrointestinal infection, which may be caused by contamination of food or utensils with bacteria or viruses, resulting in gastrointestinal inflammation and subsequent diarrhea.
For severe diarrhea and vomiting, if not treated promptly,
